Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

Community Perspective: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Information Exposure to Participation in the Covid-19 Vaccination Program Vina Yulia Anhar; Iwan Alfanie; Mohammad Bakhriansyah; Istiana; Fauzie Rahman; Diauddin; Yusef Dwi Jayadi; Husnul Fatimah
International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (IJ-HuMaSS) Vol 5 No 2: December 2022
Publisher : Lamintang Education and Training Centre, in collaboration with the International Association of Educators, Scientists, Technologists, and Engineers (IA-ESTE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36079/lamintang.ij-humass-0502.376

Abstract

Vaccine's acceptance is affected by several factors such as their knowledge and perception of the possible spread of Covid-19, perception of vaccine safety, logistics, perception of vaccine efficacy and perceived risk, etc. A source of knowledge that has the potential to influence public acceptance or rejection of the Covid-19 vaccine, it is critical to disseminate clear and reliable information about vaccine safety and efficacy to gain public trust. This study aims to analyze the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and information exposure with community participation in the Covid-19 vaccination program. Quantitative research using analytical descriptive with cross-sectional approach. The research was carried out in the province of South Kalimantan. The sampling technique used accidental sampling with a total sample of 252 respondents. Data collection is done online using a questionnaire instrument via Google Form. Fisher exact test was used as statistical test with CI: 95% (α: 0.05). There is a relationship between knowledge and participation in the vaccination program (p-value: 0.023 < 0.05). There is no relationship between attitude (p-value: 0.168 > 0.05) and information exposure (p-value: 0.280 > 0.05) with participation in the vaccination program. The availability of transparent information on vaccine efficiency and safety can play a key role for everyone to be encouraged to vaccinate without hesitation.
Community Acceptance Assessment of the Covid-19 Vaccination Program in the South Kalimantan Region Iwan Aflanie; Mohammad Bakhriansyah; Istiana; Fauzie Rahman; Vina Yulia Anhar; Diauddin; Yusef Dwi Jayadi; Husnul Fatimah
International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (IJ-HuMaSS) Vol 5 No 2: December 2022
Publisher : Lamintang Education and Training Centre, in collaboration with the International Association of Educators, Scientists, Technologists, and Engineers (IA-ESTE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36079/lamintang.ij-humass-0502.377

Abstract

Conducting an effective Covid-19 vaccine is a global public health necessity in containing the pandemic. Vaccines are one of the most reliable and cost-effective public health interventions ever implemented that are saving millions of lives each year. The purpose of this study was to identify public acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccination program in the South Kalimantan region. Quantitative research by using a cross-sectional approach. The number of samples is 252 people. The sampling technique is accidental sampling. The study was conducted in South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Predictors of acceptance of the vaccine program were identified from vaccination status, views on vaccine effectiveness, vaccine safety, pandemic conspiracy, trustworthiness of information about Covid-19, and willingness to pay for vaccines. Data collection was done online using a Google Form questionnaire. Based on the predictors of acceptance of the covid-19 vaccination program, it can be seen that the majority support the vaccination program in helping prevent the transmission of Covid-19.